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‘Yasukole’ Found in American Samoa After 78 Days at Sea
The father-son crew of Dave and Zachary Wysopal aboard the 45-ft Island Trader ketch 'Yasukole' are alive and well in American Samoa, having made landfall last Friday (June 30), after 78 days at sea.
Mystery Powerboat Turns Up the Wrong Way at Sausalito Boat Ramp
A mystery boat owner's Fourth of July celebrations in Sausalito took a wrong turn last night when their boat turned turtle at the launching ramp.
Transpac Live Follows Slow-Speed Exit
We've posted our third edition of Transpac Live as all fleets are currently playing the angles to Hawaii.
‘Latitude 38’ July Issue Is Out Today!
The weather gods are celebrating the arrival of the newest 'Latitude 38' — the July issue. Yes, folks, it is out today and on its way to your favorite distributor, or if you're a subscriber, to your mailbox, as we write.
Bay Area Sailor Ronnie Simpson Qualifies for Global Solo Challenge
Bay Area sailor Ronnie Simpson has qualified for the inaugural Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, nonstop, around-the-world race.
Seventeen Solo Sailors Set Out to Sea
On Sunday, June 25, 17 singlehanded sailors pointed their bows out the Golden Gate with their final destination a virtual finish line in Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai.
First Weekend of Summer and the Singlehanded Transpac
Summertime sailing starts this weekend, with some heading solo to Hawaii and some simply sailing the Bay. There are many ways to sail on these long summer days.
Ocean Race Boat Rams Orca, or Orca Rams Boat?
Is it the boat's fault or the whale's fault? This boat was just minding its own business and now has evidence of foul — no — whale play.
Sign Up Now for This Weekend’s Half Moon Bay Regatta and After-Party!
This weekend's Half Moon Bay race is a YRA Destination Regatta. Have you signed up yet?
A Serendipitous Bluewater Rescue — Pacific Puddle Jump Ocean Rescue Updates
Two completely unrelated search-and-rescue missions intersected last week, resulting in the nearly miraculous sighting and rescue of an offshore rower.
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